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The Sonnets

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Exploring themes such as love, time, and mortality, Shakespeare's collection of 154 sonnets marks a significant evolution in the sonnet tradition, diverging from the typical worship of an unattainable female figure. Instead, the poems introduce a young man and the enigmatic Dark Lady, challenging conventions with themes of lust, homoeroticism, and infidelity. Published in 1609, the quarto also includes "A Lover's Complaint" and represents a unique blend of traditional form and radical content, reflecting the complexities of human relationships.

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Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Lulu.com
Publié
2022
Pages
64
ISBN13
9781458329998
Séries
Première publication
1944
Titre original
A New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare, The Sonnets
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Exploring themes such as love, time, and mortality, Shakespeare's collection of 154 sonnets marks a significant evolution in the sonnet tradition, diverging from the typical worship of an unattainable female figure. Instead, the poems introduce a young man and the enigmatic Dark Lady, challenging conventions with themes of lust, homoeroticism, and infidelity. Published in 1609, the quarto also includes "A Lover's Complaint" and represents a unique blend of traditional form and radical content, reflecting the complexities of human relationships.